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CHICAGO -- Evan Turner had 19 points and six assists as the Boston Celtics held on for a 106-101 win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Seven players scored in double figures for the Celtics (3-3), who shot 51.9 percent from the field and outrebounded Chicago 45-38 to pick up a rare win at the United Center, where they had lost nine of their previous 11 since the 2007-08 season. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Bulls (5-2), who dropped to 1-2 on their home court. Chicago sliced a 19-point deficit in the second half to two points in the final minute, but Boston recovered with free throws by Turner and center Kelly Olynyk. Guard Aaron Brooks led...

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